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Bavarian Nordic seeking successor to CEO as Chaplin plans exit

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March 4, 2026 12:12 AM UTC

After more than a decade as president and CEO of Bavarian Nordic A/S (CSE:BAVA; Pink:BVNRY), Paul Chaplin intends to step down from his roles for personal reasons. He joined the company in 1999, became an EVP in 2004, and was promoted to CEO in 2014.

Chaplin will continue in his roles until the end of 2026, or the arrival of a successor. The company has commenced a search for its next leader...